Montgomery County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 334-832-4985 for the information you are looking for.

Montgomery County Detention Facility Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

The Montgomery County Detention Facility maintains an average of 1290 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montgomery County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Montgomery County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,840 offenders.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Montgomery County Detention Facility on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-4985

• First, you must register with IC Solutions.
  
• ll visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but no more than a week in advance.
• Only approved visitors are allowed to visit. No more than 4 visitors are allowed per inmate. 
• All visitors must be appropriately dressed (i.e., No Sheer/translucent clothing’s. No halter tops. No tights or low-cut shirts are allowed). All Civilians improperly dressed will be denied visitation.
• All visitors must display appropriate behavior during any visit. Vulgar language is not permitted. Any inmate or visitor displaying inappropriate behavior will forfeit their visit and subjected to suspension of visitation for an unspecified amount of time.
• Each visitor ages 16 & up will be permitted one (1) thirty (30) minute visitation period each week.
• All visitors ages 16 or older must show photo identification.
• Visitors 12 and under, is considered a child and must visit at the same time of the guardian listed.

• PROFESSIONAL VISITATION HOURS:
  Clergy:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am -11:00am
  Attorneys: Daily from 8:00am -11:00am or 2:30pm - 4:00pm or 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Montgomery County Detention Facility uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Montgomery County Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Montgomery County Detention Facility uses IC Solutions for their Video Visitation services.

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Montgomery County Detention Facility can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Montgomery County Detention Facility on-site Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

250 S. McDonough Street
Montgomery, AL 36104
334-832-4985

• First, you must register with IC Solutions.
  
• ll visits must be scheduled at least 1 day in advance, but no more than a week in advance.
• Only approved visitors are allowed to visit. No more than 4 visitors are allowed per inmate. 
• All visitors must be appropriately dressed (i.e., No Sheer/translucent clothing’s. No halter tops. No tights or low-cut shirts are allowed). All Civilians improperly dressed will be denied visitation.
• All visitors must display appropriate behavior during any visit. Vulgar language is not permitted. Any inmate or visitor displaying inappropriate behavior will forfeit their visit and subjected to suspension of visitation for an unspecified amount of time.
• Each visitor ages 16 & up will be permitted one (1) thirty (30) minute visitation period each week.
• All visitors ages 16 or older must show photo identification.
• Visitors 12 and under, is considered a child and must visit at the same time of the guardian listed.

• PROFESSIONAL VISITATION HOURS:
  Clergy:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:00am -11:00am
  Attorneys: Daily from 8:00am -11:00am or 2:30pm - 4:00pm or 6:00pm - 9:00 pm

ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Montgomery County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Montgomery County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montgomery County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Alabama, then Montgomery County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Montgomery County Detention Facility may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montgomery County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Montgomery County Detention Facility uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Montgomery County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Montgomery County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Montgomery County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Montgomery County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Montgomery County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (MCDF)
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (MCDF)
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher, however they must get permission and they can only have two publications every six months.

Magazines
Magazines are not allowed.

Books
The Montgomery County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address below, however the inmate must get permission up front before you order them.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Montgomery County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking# (MCDF)
Mac Sim Butler Detention Facility
P.O. BOX 4599
Montgomery, Al 36103

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

Montgomery County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Montgomery County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Montgomery County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montgomery County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
• 
• Select Alabama, then Montgomery County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montgomery County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montgomery County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montgomery County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

How Do Inmates in Montgomery County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Montgomery County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Montgomery County Detention Facility uses the services of IC Solutions.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
• Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Montgomery County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Montgomery County.
• Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Montgomery County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Montgomery County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montgomery County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 334-832-4985 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montgomery County?